You ALL give me strength!!! IVF this summer!!!

[jack79]

Hi Louise!! Good to hear ur still around! Hope u get that appt soon x

 

[highhopes2013]

Well, no AF yet

 

[jack79]

Does it have to come by today?

 

[jack79]

Hi ladies

I had an endometrial scratch today. Ouch! It wasn't very pleasant Glad its over! Xx

 

[highhopes2013]

What's an endometrial scratch used for?

Still no AF. I think today might have been the deadline for starting stims this month but will phone tomorrow if AF arrives just incase.

 

[jack79]

Sorry to hear that highhopes...hope it comes tomo. Fingers crossed. xx

The scratch is that new-ish procedure where they scratch the lining of ur womb to increase the chances of implantation. Had to pay for it privately xx

 

[louise31]

Hi!
Glad to hear that you had the endometrial scratch procedure Jack. Hope that it works for you. I have requested it for my next ivf but not sure if they will let me have it! What exactly was it like?
I have finally got an appointment for a consultation review for 25th February but until then I am using the duo fertility monitor to attempt to find out what is / is not going on with my cycles!!

 

[jack79]

Ive heard of that monitor Louise. Is it any good? Is it not quite expensive, or am I thinking of something else?

The scratch procedure involved a catheter being inserted into my womb (that part was uncomfortable but not too bad) then they scratched the inside of my womb for 20-30 seconds. It was really sore!! I took 2 nurofen b4hand. Had a few cramps after but nothing too bad xx

 

[highhopes2013]

Sounds unpleasant jack! Was it an expensive procedure? I might ask about it. Every little bit helps I guess!

What does this monitor do Louise?

 

[jack79]

It cost £250...

 

[highhopes2013]

I'm starting stims tomorrow!!! Am ridiculously excited!

 

[jack79]

Woo hoo! That's brilliant!

 

[louise31]

woohooo! thats brilliant highopes!! Good luck this time it will be your turn! x
I hope that I can have the scratch procedure on my next nhs ivf - thats what I am going to ask for when we see consultant in Feb.
I got the duo fertility monitor after speaking to a lady who had tried to conceive for 10 years and then after using the monitor for 2 months she fell pregnant. Since then she conceived a further time using the monitor. You wear a small sensor on your arm and it basically takes your temp about 20,000 times during the night and is very accurate when it comes to telling you when you ovulate. You download the info onto the computer and it goes straight over to cambridge uni where fertility experts analyse your info. You have green days so you can see when ovulation is approaching. They have also offered a money back guarantee so if not pregnant within 12 months you can have your money back. After 3 or 4 months you get a full in depth report from a fertility pecialist who can advise you on what is going on. It is equivalent to a cycle of ivf so I figured it is definitely worth giving a try. It cost £495 but I think its definitely worth it.

 

[highhopes2013]

Wow that monitor sounds really good! I've never heard of it! And if there's a money back guarantee then what's the harm! Where did u get it from?

 

[highhopes2013]

I'm only on day 2 of stims and I already feel weepy! X

 

[louise31]

I got it off the internet.
Duo fertility. Com. Would be amazing if it helped me get pregnant naturally!! X

 

[jack79]

Hope ur ok today highhopes. I was a bit teary last night. These fertility drugs really do play havoc with our emotions.

The fertility monitor sounds really good Louise. I hope it works! Keep us posted! x

 

[highhopes2013]

Since u mentioned the monitor I've done some reading about it and it sounds pretty good! FC it works for you xx

How are the Christmas preparations going at work? It's so busy at my school! Two weeks and counting. I will be having my egg collection in the final week, hope I don't end up missing all the fun stuff at school!

 

[highhopes2013]

I've been weepy since day 2 of stims! Muh weeper than my previous rounds! Also felt very tired yesterday. Was trying to do Xmas shopping and I just could not focus on anything. Has to be because of the drugs!

What drugs are you on jack? I'm taking gonal f again since its another fresh cycle.

 

[jack79]

I'm on Buserelin nasal spray 4 times a day. That's me been on it for a week now. Last time I was on it I took it alongside gonal f and the only side effect I had was headaches which I think went away after a couple of days. This time I'm experiencing the following side-effects: really itchy/ irritated nose, increased appetite, and hot flushes (really not enjoyable!). I've a got a cold at the moment too, and and feel really run-down. Honestly cannot wait for the Christmas holidays so I can relax at home and get better before the FET! School is so busy just now. Like you, highhopes, I'm counting the days! Only 8.5 to go!!